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Co-working company International Workplace Group sees India as third largest market
IWG, a global hybrid workspace platform, aims to become the third-largest co-working center provider in India within 3-5 years, planning to add 300 centers. Currently operating 105 centers, IWG intends to add 40 more this year, capitalizing on economic uncertainties that drive companies to focus on core business and opt for flexible workspaces.
Don’t guess what Gen Z thinks. Just know it... with ET Snapchat Gen Z Index
The Economic Times and Snapchat launch the ET Snapchat Gen Z Index. This initiative helps brands connect with India's Gen Z. The index offers insights into Gen Z's preferences and attitudes. Kantar supports the index with valuable research. It identifies top brands engaging Gen Z effectively. The index provides a benchmark for understanding Gen Z.
Compliance-first strategy key for Indian MSMEs to effectively navigate Trump’s tariffs: Avalara’s Dulles Krishnan
Indian businesses, especially MSMEs, need to proactively conduct compliance audits, seek expert counsel and invest in tax automation tools to navigate the current volatile environment, says Dulles Krishnan, VP, Go-To-Market - India, Avalara.
Intel shareholders approve equity incentive plan, new CEO pay
Intel investors backed a plan to boost share reserves for employee incentives and CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s pay. They re-elected board members, excluding three who stepped down. Shareholder motions on Israel operations, donation transparency, and written consent rights were voted down.
Four iconic brands to watch in 2025
Several standout brands are making significant strides in 2025, demonstrating innovation and market influence. Apex Group, a financial solutions provider, excels with its global reach and diverse services. Natural Remedies Pvt Ltd focuses on research-driven botanical healthcare. Adhyyan Books, led by CA (Dr.) Nitin Soni, is recognized as a rapidly growing self-publishing house.
Bilateral Investment Treaty talks with UK drag on as sunset clause, dispute resolution remain unresolved
India and the United Kingdom are in talks for the Bilateral Investment Treaty. The announcement was to be alongside the free trade agreement. Issues like the sunset clause and dispute resolution are pending. The UK wants to include taxation issues, but India has reservations. India wants local remedies exhausted before arbitration.
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Meta awarded $167 million in damages from Israeli cybersecurity firm
In March, Meta filed a brief seeking damages from NSO Group, and last week a jury heard arguments about potential penalties. The jury awarded the damages Tuesday after two days of deliberations. "The jury's verdict today to punish NSO is a critical deterrent to the spyware industry against their illegal acts aimed at American companies and our users worldwide," Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, said in a statement.
Exclusive: Bira maker B9 Beverages delays interest payouts amid liquidity issues
Ankur Jain, founder of B9 Beverages, eyes Rs 800 crore fundraise, in a mix of equity and debt, to boost financial position. Early investors likely to sell stake. Jain in talks to pick up structured debt via D1 Advisors by pledging his shares.
MeitY shortlists 7 firms in second round of AI Mission GPU tender
Under the IndiaAI Mission, seven firms—including AWS, Oracle, and Google Cloud partners—were shortlisted for the second round of GPU tenders, aiming to procure 15,000 GPUs. Technical presentations are set for May 14. This initiative supports India’s Rs 10,000-crore push to enhance AI infrastructure and local language model development.
AI-academia tango: The global leaders
For instance, IIT Madras researchers-turned-startup founders Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar of Sarvam AI were recently selected to build Indian language foundational models under the IndiaAI Mission.
Reviving heritage: We are bringing traditional Indian craftsmanship back to life: Zishta’s Archish Mathe Madhavan
Bengaluru-based cookware venture Zishta is blending tradition with business sustainability. The firm aims to expand to at least 1,000 craftsmen in the next 2-3 years, says Archish Mathe Madhavan, Co-founder and Director of Zishta.
Visa’s Shailesh Paul set to take over as CEO of PayU-owned Wibmo
PayU-backed Wibmo, a provider of online payment security services, is set to appoint Shailesh Paul—an execuitve of Visa—as its new CEO. He replaces Suresh Rajagopalan, who left in March. Wibmo, acquired by PayU in 2019, is expanding its focus to include full-stack payment solutions and business payments for future growth.
Companies leveraging both sugar and grain to lead India’s ethanol growth: Athar Shahab, Zuari Industries
Athar Shahab emphasises the need for a stable, forward-looking policy environment to support long-term investments and growth in the sector
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Unity Small Finance Bank Q4 Results: Profit surges 83% to Rs 264 crore
Unity Small Finance Bank: Unity Small Finance Bank reported an 83% YoY jump in Q4 profit to ₹264 crore, driven by strong growth in income, AUM, and deposits, despite microfinance headwinds. The bank aims to boost secured lending and expand its branch network.
Almost homeless to $60 million: Miranda Lambert’s journey as queen of Country and Sass
Miranda Lambert celebrated her hit song 'Kerosene's' 20th anniversary on American Idol, showcasing her enduring talent. Beyond music, Lambert has built a $60 million empire with ventures like the 'Idyllwind' clothing line, Casa Rosa bar, Red 55 Winery, and The Pink Pistol boutique. Her MuttNation Foundation supports animal rescues, contributing over $1 million. Here is her story and how she built her business, Mogul.
Stocks in news: DMart, SBI, Kotak Bank, M&M, Tejas Networks
Private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank reported its March quarter results for the financial year 2025, posting a 14% YoY dip in its standalone profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 3,551 crore.
Beyond the boardrooms: Surprising places you can work with a business degree
Think business degrees only lead to corporate boardrooms? Think again. From fashion houses to film sets, government offices to global nonprofits, business grads are making their mark far beyond Wall Street. Discover how this versatile degree opens doors across industries—with high salaries, growing demand, and surprising career paths you never saw coming.
All American Season 7: What time will next episode air? Here’s Episode 13 release date, time and where to watch
All American Season 7 Episode 13, titled Award Tour, will air on May 5, 2025. The episode focuses on the South Crenshaw vs. Beverly game and major character moments. It is the season finale and may run longer than usual. Fans can watch it on The CW or Prime Video.
Airtel, Tata call off DTH merger talks after failing to reach agreement
Bharti Airtel has officially ended merger talks with Tata Group to combine their direct-to-home (DTH) businesses, citing a mutual decision after failing to reach a satisfactory resolution. The proposed deal, which was confirmed in February, aimed to merge Tata Play with Airtel’s DTH arm, Bharti Telemedia, through a share swap.
Why was Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan fired after just four months? The story is interesting, and it involves his lover
Ashley Buchanan is out as Kohl's CEO after a short stint. He was fired for not revealing a romantic relationship. This relationship led to some business deals that raised eyebrows. An investigation found that Buchanan favored his partner's ventures. Michael Bender is now the interim CEO. Kohl's is also closing stores and facing sales decline.
Musk risks turning Tesla into the next Boeing
Tesla's board is backing Elon Musk despite safety concerns surrounding his leadership and the company's future bet on robotaxis. Musk's leadership style contrasts with safe companies that prioritize open communication and employee welfare. Past incidents and regulatory changes raise doubts about Tesla's safety culture, potentially leading to a crisis affecting the entire industry.
Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum.
BlackRock CEO’s mega pay package draws fire: ISS flags Larry Fink’s $36.7 million windfall after soaring 33% in a single year
Larry Fink, BlackRock CEO, saw his compensation rise to $36.7 million. This increase was due to record profits and investor inflows in 2024. However, Institutional Shareholder Services wants shareholders to reject the executive pay proposal. ISS feels BlackRock hasn't addressed investor concerns adequately. There are also objections to the plan of awarding Fink a share of private equity unit profits.
Karnataka tech CEO, wife, and son found dead in US home; former colleague mourns 'tragic loss'
While official investigations are underway, the news has sent waves of grief and disbelief through those who knew the couple. Stafford Michahial, Group CTO at PRS Neurosciences and former Deputy CTO at Holosuit, the company Kikkeri founded, shared a tribute with ET, highlighting the profound loss felt by those close to the family.
Honouring the visionaries shaping the future of business
Bengaluru will host the ET Business Awards for Business Excellence 2025 on April 30. The event will be at Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel. It will celebrate innovation and leadership. Vidya Balan will be the celebrity guest. The awards will recognise 54 individuals and organisations. A panel discussion on real estate is also planned. Irfan Razack will deliver a keynote address.
NTPC may cancel two contracts of 500 MW awarded to Gensol Engineering
NTPC's renewable energy division is considering terminating contracts with Gensol Engineering for nearly 500 MW of EPC work due to project delays. An additional project, initially intended for Gensol, may be re-bid. Gensol faces probes regarding loan discrepancies related to electric vehicle purchases, impacting its solar EPC operations despite a substantial unexecuted order book.
Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum.
Ingenious e-Brain expects to triple its scale by 2028
Projected to triple its revenue in the next three years, the company is expanding its global footprint and diversifying into sectors like AI and sustainability.
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